ArticleJournal of occupational rehabilitation2007
Predictors of time lost from work following a distal radius fracture.
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36 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 115 citations in OpenAlex.
- The socioeconomic impact of orthopaedic trauma: A systematic review and meta-analysis.PloS one · 2020Pooled it
- The Effect of Socioeconomic Factors on Outcomes of Distal Radius Fractures: A Systematic Review.Hand (New York, N.Y.) · 2018Pooled it
- How well do we report on compensation systems in studies of return to work: a systematic review.Journal of occupational rehabilitation · 2014Pooled it
- Health status and (health-related) quality of life during the recovery of distal radius fractures: a systematic review.Quality of life research : an international journal of quality of life aspects of treatment, care and rehabilitation · 2013Pooled it
- Return to work after volar or combined plating of type C distal radius fracture: a secondary analysis of a randomised clinical trial.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2025Trial
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- Cast-OFF Trial: One Versus 4 to 5 Weeks of Plaster Cast Immobilization for Nonreduced Distal Radius Fractures: A Randomized Clinical Feasibility Trial.Hand (New York, N.Y.) · 2022Trial
- What information is available online for adults with distal radius fracture? Online literature search and synthesis using generative AI.Hand therapy · 2026Article
- Investigating the effects of closed kinetic chain exercises on joint position sense, functionality, range of motion, and pain in individuals with distal radius fracture: a randomized controlled trial.BMC sports science, medicine & rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Primary Arthrodesis of Non-thumb Metacarpophalangeal Joints of the Hand: Clinical and Patient-Reported Outcomes.Hand (New York, N.Y.) · 2025Article
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- Presenteeism and Absenteeism Before and After Carpal Tunnel Release or Open Reduction and Internal Fixation for Distal Radius Fracture.Journal of hand surgery global online · 2024Article
- A novel non-invasive method for predicting bone mineral density and fracture risk using demographic and anthropometric measures.Sports medicine and health science · 2023Article
- Sick leave length and the costs of operatively and conservatively treated distal radius fractures in the working age population: a retrospective cohort study.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2023Article
- Predictors of chronic pain and disability in patients treated conservatively after distal radius fracture: a prospective cohort study.International orthopaedics · 2023Article
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- Using theJournal of hand surgery global online · 2021Article
- Return to Yoga Rates Are High After Volar Plating of Distal Radius Fractures.Hand (New York, N.Y.) · 2021Article
- Short Term Outcomes Following Open Reduction Internal Fixation Surgery for a Distal Radius Fracture: 2 Week Versus 4 Week Immobilization. A Retrospective Analysis.Geriatric orthopaedic surgery & rehabilitation · 2021Article
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Abstract
STUDY
designProspective Cohort.
objectiveto describe time lost from work following a distal radius fracture.
methodA cohort of 227 workers with distal radius fracture was enrolled at a baseline visit to the hand clinic where injury, patient characteristics, and occupational demand were recorded. Patients were followed up at 2, 3, 6, and 12 months and self-reported time lost from work, disability (PRWE, DASH), and health (SF-36). Impairments of grip strength, wrist motion and dexterity were measured at 2 and 3 months post-fracture. Measurements of fracture displacement and post-treatment anatomic position were obtained from available radiographs (n = 101). Bivariate/stepwise multiple linear regression and ANOVA were used to explore factors that affect work loss.
resultsThe average number of weeks lost from work was 9.2 (SD = 9.7; range = 0-52, median = 8); although 21% of participants reported no lost time. Post-treatment or follow-up radiographic measures were not related to time lost from work. Self-reported disability and occupational demands were the strongest predictors of time lost. Models with self-reported disability produced higher R2 than those with physical impairment (40% vs. 29%), although some independent effects of both were evident (R2 = 43%). Significant bivariate predictors like educational level and worker's compensation were excluded in multivariate models that included occupational demand.
conclusionsWork loss following DRF is highly variable and cannot be accurately predicted solely on the basis of clinical variables. Patients who have high self-reported pain/disability and occupational demand at baseline are at risk of prolonged work loss.
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